Specialty market · we shop it AM Best A+ (Superior/Excellent)

CNA

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial insurers, with a long-standing management-liability practice. Its EPLI is available standalone or within a management-liability package, with the scale and stability of a top-tier national carrier.

Financial strength

AM Best A+ · XV

Parent

CNA Financial (Loews)

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Founded

1897

EPLI appetite

Broad commercial appetite from small business to mid-market, with particular strength in certain industry verticals CNA specializes in.

Small businessMid-marketIndustry verticalsPackageManagement liability

What they write

EPLI

Standalone or packaged with management liability.

Management liability

D&O, EPL, fiduciary for private companies.

Industry programs

Vertical specialization in select segments.

Why we place EPLI here

CNA gives us a stable, well-rated national market with mature forms — a solid default for many standard commercial employers.

Common questions

Does CNA write EPLI standalone?

Yes — standalone or as part of a management-liability package, depending on the account.

How is CNA rated?

CNA was upgraded to A+ (Superior) by AM Best in December 2025.

Sources · AM Best, upgraded to A+ (Superior) Dec 2025

CNA — A+ (Superior) from AM Best ↗AM Best upgrade (Dec 3, 2025) ↗

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